World Password Day falls on the first Thursday of every May. Created by Intel in 2013, it is a day for raising awareness about the role strong passwords play in securing our digital environment.
From bank accounts to social media profiles, nearly every online application requires a password. Check out our tips below to help ensure your passwords are strong enough to secure your information.
- Use a different password for each of your accounts.
- Create passphrases instead of short letter/number combinations.
- Aim for 12 characters or more.
- Incorporate capitalization, numbers, and symbols.
- Avoid using personal information like birthdates, pet names, etc.
- Consider using a password manager like Bitwarden to quickly log in to your accounts while keeping your passwords protected.
- Add an extra layer of security with multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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